Weekend - Special Events
Midwest Garden Show
Choose between more than one hundred educational seminars and demonstrations to learn about landscaping and gardening, or get your hands dirty and your thumbs green in a workshop.
Feb. 12–14. Fri. 4–9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
1-day pass $6 advance, $7 door; 2-day pass $10; 3-day pass $15.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIZor Shrine Circus
Bring the whole family for animal acts, acrobats, clowns, and more.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 19–21. Fri 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
Cost: $14 general admission, $17 reserved seats.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIMadison Baby Expo
Trendy tots and their parents will find up-and-coming products at this shopping extravaganza, complete with rest and activity areas and foot massages for tired shoppers.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 20–21. Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Check Web site for prices.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIMad City Model Railroad Show & Sale
Add to your collection at the forty-third annual show, filled with intricate miniature trains in action.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 20–21. Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $9 adults, $8 seniors (65+), $3 kids 5-11, kids under 5 free.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIBrian McCormick: A Year In The Driftless
Drawing on Wisconsin’s driftless region, McCormick finds his muse within the backwoods of his stone farmhouse, painting images of farm fields, the surrounding prairie, and trees within the area.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 2–Feb. 27. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 12:30–4 p.m.
COST: Free.
UW Arboretum Steinhauer Trust Gallery, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WIWarrington Colescott
Grace Chosy offers an exhibit of work from the acclaimed and accomplished Warrington Colescott in honor of his new cataloguie raisonne of prints. A California native, Colescott has an intrusive, intellectual, and satirical story-style.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 5–Feb. 27. Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Grace Chosy Gallery, 1825 Monroe St., Madison, WICynthia Quinn and John Ribble: Neighborhood Perspectives
A master gardener and experienced watercolor painter, Cynthia Quinn offers oil paintings focusing on botanical, figurative, still life, and landscapes images as well as historic landmarks and the creative ways Wisconsin natives manipulate and develop their properties. Using soft pastel and working exclusively in plein air, John Ribble exudes the effect of the connection between artist and location through a sense of spontaneity.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 8–Mar. 5. Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
COST: Free.
DeRicci Gallery, 1000 Edgewood College Dr., Madison, WIPassed But Still Present: Icons Of Black History
This exhibit features drawings by Madison artist Stanley Sallay, an ex-prisoner and father of four who is a graduate of the UW Odyssey Class of 2007. The Odyssey Project provides members of the community facing economic barriers with a chance to start college.
DATES: Feb. 10-Mar. 11.
COST: Free.
UW-Madison Health Science Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WIAutomata: Contemporary Mechanical Sculpture
The Chazen offers thirteen international artist-designed automata that surprise and delight as their hand-cranked mechanisms jolt to life. Crafted with wood, metal, and wire, these mechanical and complex sculptures use their springs and tension to emanate an aesthetic of expression and humor.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 16–Mar. 14. Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave., Madison, WIChocolate: The Bitter and The Sweet
You know you like it—but if that’s all you know, stop by Olbrich and learn about chocolate’s (literal) roots in the South American cacao tree and its many uses today.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 4–Mar. 21. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free with general admission: $1 adults. Free for Olbrich members and children 5 and under.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WILisa A. Frank and Mary Hark: The Nature of Surface
Local artists Lisa A. Frank and Mary Hark offer works from domestic environments with a quality of complexity. Frank uses photographs, digital scans, and found imagery from nature as a means to create her detailed compositions. Hark offers sewn and layered paintings that inhabit the common themes of domestic cloth through an exploration of handmade flax and linen papers.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 11–Apr. 4. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 12 noon–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, WIButterflies and Blooms: Photography by Ann Thering
Professional photographer and avid butterfly gardener, Ann Thering offers an exhibit that combines her two beloved hobbies. Her photos expose the beauty, habitat, and textures of butterflies through her use of natural light and minimal digital work. Featuring remarkable photography work that captures the bottom side of butterflies’ wings, Thering offers images of nature’s most awesome organization of color.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 10–Apr. 4. Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WIMIKSANG: The Phenomenal World, Shambhala Center of Madison
Miksang photography derives from the teachings of Shambala Buddist founder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Miksang–meaning "good eye"–offers photographs that explore the phenomenal world showing beautiful images of what we often overlook. The Miskang group at the Shambala Center in Madison portrays their collective work without post-process –- these photos are taken as is, offering a path into detailed images focused on the clarity and purity of life around us.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 11–Apr. 4. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 12 noon–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, WIHome Sweet Home
Organized by Julia Taylor, Home Sweet Home offers a print portfolio exchange to bring together emerging, professional, and established print artists. Each contributing artist offers a piece on the theme of "home." Asking their audience to question the meaning of home, the artists explore the emotions, philosophies, and physical representations of the nature of the home.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 11–Apr. 4. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 12 noon–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, WIRock Prairie Concert Band Musical Goulash The Rock Prairie Concert Band will present “Musical Goulash” on Wednesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirk Denmark Theatre on the campus of UW-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave. This concert will feature a mixture of pieces; some are brand new, others are very old, and some are left over from the cancelled December holiday concert. Works composed by John Rutter, Barry Kopetz, Alfred Reed and others will be featured. Admission is free, but a $2 donation is suggested, and refreshments will be provided for a charge from Mocha Moment. For further details, please call Jeff Suarez at (608) 758-6554.Godspell Godspell, presented by Abundant Life Christian School March 18-20. Performances are at Lake City Church, 4909 E Buckeye Road, Madison, 7:30 pm each evening. Adults $8, MS/HS Students $6, Children $4
Place: West Towne Mall, Madison, WI
Time: Fri-Sat. 10a-9p; Sun. 11a-6p
Event: Home Business Expo
Party Plan and inhome businesses exhibited. Come look, buy, party, and/or join! Income opportunities available, whether you're looking for a little or a lot of income!
Dates:
April 16-18, 2010 - West Towne Spring Home Business Expo
August 27-29, 2010 - West Towne Fall Home Business Expo
October 22-24, 2010 - West Town Home Business ExpoFree Medical Clinic
April 17th, 2010, 10 am—2 pm, Calvary Gospel Church, 5301 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53704Services Offered Include:
Medical screenings, dental care, chiropractic care, massage therapy, haircuts, anxiety and depression screenings, counseling services, free clothing, and more.We Are In Need Of Volunteers In The Following Areas:
Medical staff– MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, CNAs, etc.
Dental staff– dentists, dental hygienists and assistants
Massage therapists
Hairstylists
Interpreters– Spanish, Hmong
ADVOCATES: These are the guests’ companions and guides who play a critical role in the clinic’s success
Volunteers in the food pantry, clothing, registration, and general helpsTo Volunteer
Register online at www.touchedtwicemadison.org or call 608-241-3074
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison. (608) 267-3967.
Monona Terrace
1 John Nolen Dr. 261-4042.UW Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy. 263-7888. uwarboretum.orgWhat Does It Mean to Be Smart? The Importance of Cognitive and Reading Skills for Your Child’s Success
Second Wednesday of each month (June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10)
6pm-7pm
LearningRx - 37 Kessel Court, Suite 108
Fee: No charge. Seminar Attendees will receive $100 off a cognitive and reading skills assessment.
For more information, call 608-316-1090
Choose between more than one hundred educational seminars and demonstrations to learn about landscaping and gardening, or get your hands dirty and your thumbs green in a workshop.
Feb. 12–14. Fri. 4–9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
1-day pass $6 advance, $7 door; 2-day pass $10; 3-day pass $15.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIZor Shrine Circus
Bring the whole family for animal acts, acrobats, clowns, and more.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 19–21. Fri 7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m., 5 p.m.
Cost: $14 general admission, $17 reserved seats.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIMadison Baby Expo
Trendy tots and their parents will find up-and-coming products at this shopping extravaganza, complete with rest and activity areas and foot massages for tired shoppers.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 20–21. Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: Check Web site for prices.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIMad City Model Railroad Show & Sale
Add to your collection at the forty-third annual show, filled with intricate miniature trains in action.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 20–21. Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost: $9 adults, $8 seniors (65+), $3 kids 5-11, kids under 5 free.
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WIBrian McCormick: A Year In The Driftless
Drawing on Wisconsin’s driftless region, McCormick finds his muse within the backwoods of his stone farmhouse, painting images of farm fields, the surrounding prairie, and trees within the area.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 2–Feb. 27. Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 12:30–4 p.m.
COST: Free.
UW Arboretum Steinhauer Trust Gallery, 1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WIWarrington Colescott
Grace Chosy offers an exhibit of work from the acclaimed and accomplished Warrington Colescott in honor of his new cataloguie raisonne of prints. A California native, Colescott has an intrusive, intellectual, and satirical story-style.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 5–Feb. 27. Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Grace Chosy Gallery, 1825 Monroe St., Madison, WICynthia Quinn and John Ribble: Neighborhood Perspectives
A master gardener and experienced watercolor painter, Cynthia Quinn offers oil paintings focusing on botanical, figurative, still life, and landscapes images as well as historic landmarks and the creative ways Wisconsin natives manipulate and develop their properties. Using soft pastel and working exclusively in plein air, John Ribble exudes the effect of the connection between artist and location through a sense of spontaneity.
DATES AND TIMES: Feb. 8–Mar. 5. Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
COST: Free.
DeRicci Gallery, 1000 Edgewood College Dr., Madison, WIPassed But Still Present: Icons Of Black History
This exhibit features drawings by Madison artist Stanley Sallay, an ex-prisoner and father of four who is a graduate of the UW Odyssey Class of 2007. The Odyssey Project provides members of the community facing economic barriers with a chance to start college.
DATES: Feb. 10-Mar. 11.
COST: Free.
UW-Madison Health Science Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave., Madison, WIAutomata: Contemporary Mechanical Sculpture
The Chazen offers thirteen international artist-designed automata that surprise and delight as their hand-cranked mechanisms jolt to life. Crafted with wood, metal, and wire, these mechanical and complex sculptures use their springs and tension to emanate an aesthetic of expression and humor.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 16–Mar. 14. Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave., Madison, WIChocolate: The Bitter and The Sweet
You know you like it—but if that’s all you know, stop by Olbrich and learn about chocolate’s (literal) roots in the South American cacao tree and its many uses today.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 4–Mar. 21. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free with general admission: $1 adults. Free for Olbrich members and children 5 and under.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WILisa A. Frank and Mary Hark: The Nature of Surface
Local artists Lisa A. Frank and Mary Hark offer works from domestic environments with a quality of complexity. Frank uses photographs, digital scans, and found imagery from nature as a means to create her detailed compositions. Hark offers sewn and layered paintings that inhabit the common themes of domestic cloth through an exploration of handmade flax and linen papers.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 11–Apr. 4. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 12 noon–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, WIButterflies and Blooms: Photography by Ann Thering
Professional photographer and avid butterfly gardener, Ann Thering offers an exhibit that combines her two beloved hobbies. Her photos expose the beauty, habitat, and textures of butterflies through her use of natural light and minimal digital work. Featuring remarkable photography work that captures the bottom side of butterflies’ wings, Thering offers images of nature’s most awesome organization of color.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 10–Apr. 4. Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WIMIKSANG: The Phenomenal World, Shambhala Center of Madison
Miksang photography derives from the teachings of Shambala Buddist founder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Miksang–meaning "good eye"–offers photographs that explore the phenomenal world showing beautiful images of what we often overlook. The Miskang group at the Shambala Center in Madison portrays their collective work without post-process –- these photos are taken as is, offering a path into detailed images focused on the clarity and purity of life around us.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 11–Apr. 4. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 12 noon–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, WIHome Sweet Home
Organized by Julia Taylor, Home Sweet Home offers a print portfolio exchange to bring together emerging, professional, and established print artists. Each contributing artist offers a piece on the theme of "home." Asking their audience to question the meaning of home, the artists explore the emotions, philosophies, and physical representations of the nature of the home.
DATES AND TIMES: Jan. 11–Apr. 4. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 12 noon–5 p.m.
COST: Free.
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St., Madison, WIRock Prairie Concert Band Musical Goulash The Rock Prairie Concert Band will present “Musical Goulash” on Wednesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirk Denmark Theatre on the campus of UW-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave. This concert will feature a mixture of pieces; some are brand new, others are very old, and some are left over from the cancelled December holiday concert. Works composed by John Rutter, Barry Kopetz, Alfred Reed and others will be featured. Admission is free, but a $2 donation is suggested, and refreshments will be provided for a charge from Mocha Moment. For further details, please call Jeff Suarez at (608) 758-6554.Godspell Godspell, presented by Abundant Life Christian School March 18-20. Performances are at Lake City Church, 4909 E Buckeye Road, Madison, 7:30 pm each evening. Adults $8, MS/HS Students $6, Children $4
Ho-Chunk Events
Pick Your Prize Giveaway Cash or Rewards Play, The Choice is yours. Ho-Chunk Casino is giving away $250,000 during the Pick Your Prize Giveaway. Daily drawing will be held Monday – Thursday, every two hours from noon – 10pm for 6 Lucky Reward Club members to win $250 in cash or $500 in Rewards Play. On Saturday, March13th, March 27th April 10th and April 24th we will hold Grand Prize drawings for $2,500 in cash or $5,000 in Rewards Play starting at 6pm. For more information on all our events check out :www.ho-chunkgaming.comBlackjack Blast Tournaments Every Wednesday night in March win your share of $3000 in cash prizes. Registration starts at 4pm. First round begins at 6pm. For more information call (800)746-2486 ext.2505Live bands featured each weekend in the Wo-Zha-Wa Sports Bar The Wo-Zha-Wa Sports Bar located upstairs at Ho-Chunk Casino is having live bands every weekend in the month of March. Come see Marc LaMere on March 12th – 13th, Tami Lee & the Northern Lights on March 19th & 20th, and The Bad Habit on March 26th & 27th. For more information on all our events check out:www.ho-chunkgaming.comCars on State 2010 – Classic Car Show Entry deadline: April 9th The Cars on State Classic Car Show returns to State Street in Madison for a fourth year on Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 10 am to 3 pm. More than 150 classic cars will be on display on State Street from the State Capitol to the UW campus. For event information, see www.carsonstate.com or call (608) 443-1974.Free Annual Earth Day Shredding Event Co-Sponsored by: Kard Recycling Services, ARMA-Madison Chapter, and NAPO Event Dates: Friday 4/16 10am-3pm & Saturday 4/17 9am-12noon Event Location: Kard Recycling, 710 Watson Ave., Madison, WI 53713 (Fish Hatchery Rd to Greenway Cross (east), right on Syene Rd. 1st left onto Watson Ave) Contact info: (608) 274-5273 www.kardrecycling.com Event description: Free shredding event open to small businesses and the general public. Bring in up to 100 pounds of confidential shredding at no-charge. For additional pounds over 100, we ask for a suggested donation of $0.10/lb. ALL proceeds going to the Second Harvest Foodbank. Cash or Check only.America's Best Flowers Events
4311 Vilas Hope Rd, Cottage Grove WI 608-222-2269Egg Hunt Children 6 and under A Rain or Shine Event, Saturday, April 3rd 10AM-3PM ongoing Bring your camera and take pictures with the pink ABF Easter BunnyArbor Day/Earth Day Celebration Free Earth Day childrens activities 10AM-2PM Saturday, April 24th. Bring a plain white T-shirt to paint, Make seed balls and more! Free Black Hills Spruce with purchase, while supplies last, Saturday and Sunday April 24-25--------West Towne Spring Home Business ExpoPlace: West Towne Mall, Madison, WI
Time: Fri-Sat. 10a-9p; Sun. 11a-6p
Event: Home Business Expo
Party Plan and inhome businesses exhibited. Come look, buy, party, and/or join! Income opportunities available, whether you're looking for a little or a lot of income!
Dates:
April 16-18, 2010 - West Towne Spring Home Business Expo
August 27-29, 2010 - West Towne Fall Home Business Expo
October 22-24, 2010 - West Town Home Business ExpoFree Medical Clinic
April 17th, 2010, 10 am—2 pm, Calvary Gospel Church, 5301 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53704Services Offered Include:
Medical screenings, dental care, chiropractic care, massage therapy, haircuts, anxiety and depression screenings, counseling services, free clothing, and more.We Are In Need Of Volunteers In The Following Areas:
Medical staff– MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, CNAs, etc.
Dental staff– dentists, dental hygienists and assistants
Massage therapists
Hairstylists
Interpreters– Spanish, Hmong
ADVOCATES: These are the guests’ companions and guides who play a critical role in the clinic’s success
Volunteers in the food pantry, clothing, registration, and general helpsTo Volunteer
Register online at www.touchedtwicemadison.org or call 608-241-3074
MAJOR VENUES
Alliant Energy Center1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison. (608) 267-3967.
Monona Terrace
1 John Nolen Dr. 261-4042.UW Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy. 263-7888. uwarboretum.orgWhat Does It Mean to Be Smart? The Importance of Cognitive and Reading Skills for Your Child’s Success
Second Wednesday of each month (June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10)
6pm-7pm
LearningRx - 37 Kessel Court, Suite 108
Fee: No charge. Seminar Attendees will receive $100 off a cognitive and reading skills assessment.
For more information, call 608-316-1090
